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Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey, was an outstanding judge. Born on October 23, 1773, and died on January 26, 1850, he is renowned for his significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in the development of the Scottish legal system.

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“Derision is never so agonizing as when it pounces on the wanderings of misguided sensibility.”

Wander Sensibility Ridicule Misguided Agonizing Derision

Author:Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey

About the Author

Born: October 23, 1773
Died: January 26, 1850
Known for: Judge
Quotes: 12

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Essay on beauty, by Francis, lord Jeffrey; and Essays on the nature and principles of taste, by A. Alison. Repr. of the 5th edRelated source material

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